What the mirror doesn’t tell you
“I hate my body.” “I’m such a fat, worthless cow.” “Where did all these gray hairs and wrinkles come from?” “I have total thunder thighs.” “How could anyone find me attractive when…
Self-Care
Look for inspiration in your fellow nurses
In a perfect world, we nurses would be inspired daily by our patient experiences. They would come in such abundance that overtime, computer crashes,…
Let’s work together to solve long hours and nurse fatigue
NURSE FATIGUE may seem inevitable in many healthcare environments, with a portion of registered nurses (RNs) consistently working past their normal shifts—jeopardizing their own health and potentially crossing…
Compassion fatigue: Are you at risk?
For many of us, nursing isn’t just what we do; it’s who we are. Most of us became nurses because we care about people…
Combating change fatigue in today’s healthcare environment
Those who work in the healthcare industry are well aware of its constantly changing landscape. Healthcare institutions are challenged to balance the provision of…
Balancing the wheels of life
Have you ever ridden a bicycle with a wobbly wheel? The ride isn’t smooth, and you notice every bump in the road. As you…
The mindful nurse
Mindfulness is an increasingly common topic in both popular and professional literature. In clinical populations, evidence suggests mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) can reduce symptoms linked…
From our readers: When your parent is the patient
It’s not easy when your parent is the patient. In my 10 years of being a registered nurse, I have learned a lot, seen…
How to get off the anger-go-round
One of the most complex emotions, anger is a normal response to certain situational triggers. It’s associated with physiologic changes, including increases in heart…
From our readers: Two years after the Sandy Hook tragedy, PTSD remains
As my family got through the second anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy, I have felt the need to share what is…
Resting not regretting
“We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep.” — William Shakespeare As informal mentors,…
Exercise your right to be fit!
Nearly all of us—especially nurses—know exercise is good for our physical and mental health. But incorporating it into our busy lives can be a…
What the mirror doesn’t tell you
“I hate my body.” “I’m such a fat, worthless cow.” “Where did all these gray hairs and wrinkles come from?” “I have total thunder thighs.” “How could anyone find…
Look for inspiration in your fellow nurses
In a perfect world, we nurses would be inspired daily by our patient experiences. They would come in such abundance that overtime,…
Let’s work together to solve long hours and nurse fatigue
NURSE FATIGUE may seem inevitable in many healthcare environments, with a portion of registered nurses (RNs) consistently working past their normal shifts—jeopardizing their own health…
Compassion fatigue: Are you at risk?
For many of us, nursing isn’t just what we do; it’s who we are. Most of us became nurses because we care…
Combating change fatigue in today’s healthcare environment
Those who work in the healthcare industry are well aware of its constantly changing landscape. Healthcare institutions are challenged to balance the…
Balancing the wheels of life
Have you ever ridden a bicycle with a wobbly wheel? The ride isn’t smooth, and you notice every bump in the road.…
The mindful nurse
Mindfulness is an increasingly common topic in both popular and professional literature. In clinical populations, evidence suggests mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) can reduce…
From our readers: When your parent is the patient
It’s not easy when your parent is the patient. In my 10 years of being a registered nurse, I have learned a…
How to get off the anger-go-round
One of the most complex emotions, anger is a normal response to certain situational triggers. It’s associated with physiologic changes, including increases…
From our readers: Two years after the Sandy Hook tragedy, PTSD remains
As my family got through the second anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy, I have felt the need to share…
Resting not regretting
“We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep.” — William Shakespeare As…
Exercise your right to be fit!
Nearly all of us—especially nurses—know exercise is good for our physical and mental health. But incorporating it into our busy lives can…
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